IMAGING ASSISTANT - CT DEPARTMENT

• Greeting and assisting all customers.
• Provides direction to customers when needed.
• Answers the telephone using proper telephone etiquette.
• Assists with distribution of patient preps and screenings.
• Places courtesy calls to patients when needed.
• Prepares all correspondence for physician offices and other institutions.
• Prepares and obtains necessary release forms.
• Burns DVD’s/Sends images electronically when applicable.
• Faxes/mails reports when appropriate.
• Assists physicians and other staff with HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Communicates STAT results to physician offices following department guidelines.
• Facilitates internal communication with various departments.
• Delivers and retrieves requests from technologist/radiologist office/reading room/work area.
• Delivers imaging department mail.
• Directs phone calls to appropriate location.
• Maintains workstation in optimum condition.
• Assure adequate office supplies are maintained.
• Reports any necessary malfunctions to supervisor.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Assists in rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
• Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
• Assists in patient care functions.
• Escorts patients to and from x-ray/scan rooms.
• Assists technologist in moving patient to and from various modalities/offices.
• Tends to patient and family comfort needs.
• Obtains medical history related to the testing being performed
• Complete studies in RIS when needed
• Assists in the preparation of exam/sub waiting room.
• Stocks linen when needed.
• Attends department meetings or reviews meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

•  High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment

•  Previous experience in healthcare setting.

• Act 33 Clearance
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
• Act 73- FBI Clearance

• →This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Rotates All Shifts

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

On-Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Travel Between Sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Direct Patient Care

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Eye Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hand Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Body Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Latex Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Bending (Stooping)

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sitting

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Climbing Ladders

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Standing

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Squatting (Crouching)

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Twisting/Turning

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Carry

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Color Vision

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Hearing Clearly

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Reaching Forward

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

 

 

 

 

 

X

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

 

 

 

 

 

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

 

 

 

 

 

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.